Construction Contracts and Law

• Topics

  • Introduction, Terminology and Legal Searches
  • Australian Law
  • Contracts
  • Misrepresentation, Mistake, Undue Influence & Duress
  • Termination and Remedies of Contract
  • Negligence and Nuisance
  • Property Law
  • Tenders and Dispute Resolution
  • Acts Relating to Construction

• Study resources

  • Instructional Methods

    • Audio/Video conferencing
    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online assignment submission
    • Standard Media
    • Web links

  • Online Materials

    • Online Assessment
    • Printable format materials
    • Resources and Links

Entry Requirements

Equivalent Subjects

You cannot enrol in this unit if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-CME108-Construction Law

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject was previously known as CME108 Construction Law.

This subject introduces students to sources of law affecting building projects including the judicial system, common law and statute law, contract law and torts and dispute resolution.

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• Report (20%)
• Case Study (35%)
• Invigilated exam (45%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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